Western Family YMCA
2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
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Western Y Child Care
Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
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Personal Training
Our Y’s offer certified personal trainers and coaches to help you set and meet your specific goals.
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Programs
Our program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts and more!
Learn MorePool Activity Schedule
Get ready for a fun-filled summer at the Western Family Y! We’ve got activities around the pool all summer long, check out the full schedule here.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Fridays in May – 10:30 a.m.
Explore your inner Zen with our Guest Instructor Brennan every Friday in the month of May! Start your morning at 10:30am wit h BODYBALANCE and end your mindfulness journey with our scheduled meditation – all starting at 11:15am.
- Fri. May 5 – Focused Breathing
- Fri. May 12 – Loving – Kindness
- Fri. May 19 – Form Meditation
- Fri. May 26 – Walking Meditation
Fridays in May- Namaste in the Lobby
- May 5th & May 19th – Get a Henna Tattoo from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Jayda!
- May 12th & May 26th – Enjoy a fresh Green Goddess Juice from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Summer Program Registration Opens
May 8th
Get yourself and your children ready for Summer! Summer program registration including swimming lessons, small training and more, opens for Members ONLY. Non members may register Monday May 15th.
Muffins for Mom
May 12th: 9 – 11 a.m.
Help us celebrate all the great Moms out there! In recognition of Mothers Day, stop by the lobby and enjoy breakfast on us.
10 Lane Pool Opening BBQ
May 15th: 12 – 2 p.m.
Get ready to swim in everyones favorite pool as we open the jewel of the YMCA of Delaware. We will be serving lunch starting at 12 p.m. out on the patio. Swing by for a bite after swimming some laps.
Parents Night Out
May 19th
Drop your kids off at the YMCA and enjoy an evening out! Your kids will enjoy games, pizza, group activities and more!
$25 per child $15 per additional sibling.
Coffee with Membership
May 22nd
Stop by the lobby for some conversation and a cup of Joe! Tell us what you think, we’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas.
Zumba Surf & Turf
May 28th & 29th
Start your Memorial Day weekend with a little shimmy and a little shakin’! Join our Zumba team for land Zumba on Sunday, May 28 in our Western Room, and Aqua Zumba on Monday, May 29 at the Complex pool!
Complex Pool Opens
May 27th – 29th: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Welcome back Summer! The Family Complex pool will be opening Memorial day weekend. Join us Monday from 11a-1p for a BBQ on the pool deck. We will be serving burgers & dogs to kick off the pool season!
Murph Challenge
May 29th
Push your limits and challenge yourself to complete the Murph Challenge in the Fitness Center, which includes running/walking 2 miles.
Fore The Kids!
Western Family YMCA Golf Outing
October 3, 2023
Registration/Check-In: 11 a.m. – Lunch Included
Click HERE to Register/Donate!
Your donation ensures that everyone has access to the life changing programs at the YMCA. Donors support a wide range of programs including, but not limited to: summer camp for low-income children, at-risk teen programming, drowning prevention, before and after school enrichment, chronic disease prevention, and so much more.
This year’s golf event will benefit the Western Family YMCA and ensure that no one is turned away for the inability to pay!
Teen Nights
GRADES: 6TH – 11TH
Under the supervision of the YMCA staff, all participants will be given the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow within their own communities and beyond while having the time of their lives. Dinner is provided!
CONTACT: For more information, contact Dave Miller at [email protected]
- Newly Renovated Fitness Center: Brand New State-of-the-Art Cardio Equipment, Strength Circuit, Free Weights, Olympic Lifting Center
- Functional Training Center: Monkey Bars, Plyo Box, Heavy Bag, and more
- 2 Indoor pools
- 2 Outdoor pools (seasonal access)
- Basketball Gymnasium
- Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
- Family Locker Rooms
- Sauna
- Over 80 Group Exercise Classes Weekly- HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Barre, Cycling, Zumba, BodyPump, BodyCombat and more
- Small-Group Training (fitness training in groups of 3-10 with a certified coach)
- Instructional Classes such as Swimming, Dance and more
- Teen Leadership Programs
- Free Fitness Consultations; Access to Personal Training
- Free Youth Fitness and Babysitting Options While You Work Out
Facility Hours
- Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Pools close 15 minutes before facility.
Kids Zone Hours
Two rooms for drop-in babysitting:
Kids Zone Room One: 6 weeks – 4 years old
Kids Zone Room Two: 5 – 11 years old
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday: 4 – 8:15 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Hours subject to change. Please check the app for schedules.
For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.
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To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.